Suckers

Question

See photos are the new shoots suckers and should they be removed

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Answer 1

Yes, I would remove the little ones on the lower trunk as they appear. Also, some may grow from the roots at the base of the plant.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm